[Jacob-list] Lamb diarrhea correction

[Neal and Louise Grose]

Coccidiosis is a definite possibility. It is not a bacteria, but rather a 
parasite, and requires more extensive treatment with Corid. There is always 
some coccidia present. Close confinement of livestock and exposure to adult 
feces increases the parasite dosage rate and causes problems. Where the 
lambs are grouped, the feeding of ionophores like Bovatech becomes more 
important. If one lamb has it, then they all have it.

Neal Grose

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From: "ARTHUR PARTRIDGE" <aztreaz at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 11:53 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Lamb diarrhea correction


>I thought about it and at 3 months old, your lamb isn't on milk anymore.
> Forget the goat's milk.  Sorry.  This could be from coccidia (bacteria),
> I've never had a problem with that.  I would definitely do an antibiotic,
> Pepto-Bismol, and live-cultured yogurt treatments.  Feed with a medicated
> creep feed for lambs purchased at the feed store.  The medication combats
> coccidia somewhat, but an appropriate antibiotic probably is needed.  I
> would ask a vet if oxytetracycline is used for possible coccidia or
> diarrhea in general.  The vet might suggestion something more appropriate
> in your case.  I never had a lamb that old with scours.
>
> I wouldn't ignore it, scours left untreated can permanently damage the
> intestines.
> Cathy
> Moscow, Idaho
>
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